Students may argue over whether it's called Harvard-Yale or Yale-Harvard, but it's best known simply as the Game.

Vintage Harvard-Yale Game Program

Vintage Harvard-Yale Game Program

Scheduled as the climax of (nearly) every season since 1875, the Game brings together students and loyal alums, who come not just for the Ivy version of gridiron prowess but for the bonhomie of the tailgate. On November 19, after the teams kick off in New Haven, the crowd will fight the cold with Ralph Lauren cashmere — plus the occasional sip of spiked cocoa. (You can still spot a few traditional full-length raccoon coats that go with the silver hip flasks.) But rest assured it's not all about the grandeur of one's tailgate spread; the outcome matters: Harvard hasn't lost since 2006, but Yale leads the series, up by 11 wins in 127 Games. If you're keeping score.